New Hot Water Heater

[narlycharley]

The gas valve assembly took a crap on the 10 year old tank that we had, so I went to Home Depot and picked up a Rheem for $470 and installed it. First time I've ever hooked one up.

 

[muroni]

good

 

[cdestuck]

Looks great. Installed mine in 2004 so I’m not far behind ya. Tic, tic, tic.

 

[Jeff Handy]

Looks like some galvanized in the gas supply line.
Some areas don’t allow it.
But at least there is a drip leg to hopefully catch any bits that flake off.
And it must have passed inspection years ago.

Meanwhile, soldering looks pretty, and cool little home-made clamp for the gas pipe.
But that little 1/2 inch wood piece might be prone to splitting.

 

[Jeff Handy]

Is that some kind of a universal joint on the yellow gas line to the furnace?
Either that, or it’s bent, can’t zoom in for a clear look.

 

[johnjh2o]

Your hired bring your lunch.

 

[frodo]

Is that some kind of a universal joint on the yellow gas line to the furnace?
Either that, or it’s bent, can’t zoom in for a clear look.

 

[George Thomson]

great

 

[rickwhoo]

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That pic does not look good

 

[frodo]

That pic does not look good

looks leaky to me.

 

[Jeff Handy]

Basement go “Boom”!